Aristophanes' Frogs

by Voodoo Drummer

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An Afro-Dionysian Suite in 3 movements inspired by the play “The Frogs” written by the Ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes.

1st Movement:
Athens, Greece 405 B.C.
DIONYSUS decides to bring the greatest playwright back from the dead.
(The drum beats to an evocative 5/8 rhythm, while the cello carries the melody)
2nd Movement:
CHARON ferries him across the lake where FROGS scream!
(The melody changes slightly in a 7/8 rhythm. Vre ke ke kex the frogs croak!)
3rd Movement:
Finally, he arrives to HADES, the underworld.
(No melody there, only terrifying sounds, screaming strings and polyrhythms)

P.S. Ignoring Aristophanes, Dionysus ultimately decides to stay in HELL

lyrics

Vre ke ke kex Koax Koax

credits

released March 18, 2023
Voodoo Drummer: Drums & Percussion
with Stavros Parginos: Cello
ft. Blaine L. Reininger (Tuxedomoon): Voice & Violin
Special guest: Martyn Jacques (Tiger Lillies): Voice

Mixing by Anastasios C.Katsaris (SmallStage Productions)
Cello recorded by Anastasios too.
Drums recorded by Dimitris Grigoriadis

Music by Christos Koutsogiannis (The Voodoo Drummer)

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